How many shoppable procedure prices are published for Arkansas Children's Northwest, Inc?

Arkansas Children's Northwest, Inc in Springdale, AR currently has 95 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do Arkansas Children's Northwest, Inc's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, Arkansas Children's Northwest, Inc's median negotiated commercial rate is 1.1× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

Hospital Profile Children's Hospital Voluntary non-profit - Private 25 Beds · urban Updated: 8/13/2026

Arkansas Children's Northwest, Inc

2601 Gene George Boulevard, Springdale, AR 72762 · 95 Priced Procedures

CMS Overall Rating No CMS Rating

Above Fair Market · Negotiate

1.07×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are +7% above the fair benchmark (1.07×) even after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

65/100 · Caution

65/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 2% of the Time

File Completeness60

Price Logic73

Peer Alignment69

Clean Billing74

Real Cash Discount44

Regional Benchmark Tier

Balances commercial hospital prices against CMS clinical safety, infection control, and patient experience.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintConsistent Department Multiples

Aligned Regional Benchmark Peer

Arkansas Children's Northwest, Inc prices shoppable and inpatient services (1.5× to 1.3× Medicare, divergence 0.87×) in alignment with regional hospital peers (1.07× Fair BaseRate). Reviewing plan-specific negotiated rates and cash discounts helps lock in the lowest out-of-pocket tier.

#29 of 51 in AR · 54th State Percentile#1,569 of 3,385 in U.S. · 46th National Percentile

Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Bottom-quartile procedures (Q25) price at 0.82× the peer BaseRate benchmark
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 2% of shoppable procedures (44/100 Cash Honesty)
CMS clinical safety score (54/100 safety score) with 72% patient recommendation
IRS 501(c)(3) charity care provides free care up to 200% FPL and discounted care up to 400% FPL (40.1% AGB cap)

Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Outpatient surgery & OR suites carry a 1.3× markup over Medicare rates
Commercial insurance median sits at 0.99× Fair BaseRate (1.5× Medicare), so insured patients should always compare the self-pay cash price before paying.
Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 1.33×) jump +34% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 0.99×)
Consolidated metro market (HHI 2,273) limits in-network hospital competition (Moderately Concentrated (1,500–2,500))

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

1.5× Medicare

Pre-scheduled outpatient procedures where patients can comparison-shop.

Back-Door Captive & ER0.87× Divergence

1.3× Medicare

Emergency, inpatient DRG, lab, and specialty drug lines billed after admission.

Quantile Tail Spread+34% Upper Tail

Q25 0.82× · Q50 0.99× · Q75 1.33×

Detects median-gaming when upper-quartile codes spike above the p50 median.

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Department & Integrity Multiples (vs. CMS Medicare Cost Anchor) Green ≤1.3× · Teal 1.3–1.8× · Amber 1.8–2.5× · Rose >2.5×

Front-Door Shoppable CareFront-Door Shoppable

1.5× MedicareGood

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

1.3× MedicareGood

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

1.6× MedicareGood

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

0.8× MedicareGood

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

1.1× MedicareGood

Specialty & Infusion Drugs (J-Codes)Back-Door Captive

0.5× MedicareGood

Self-Pay Cash Honesty & 501(r)Integrity & Outcomes

2% Cash Edge · 44/100Watchout

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

3 CMS · 54/100Elevated

Procedure Prices at Arkansas Children's Northwest, Inc

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 95 published procedures.

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	$5,485	$3,885	$6,109	0.6×
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	$3,919	$2,697	$3,875	0.7×
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair CPT Code: `29881`	$17,091	$2,397	$3,372	0.7×
Bunion correction surgery CPT Code: `28296`	$10,503	$2,397	$3,446	0.7×
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	$2,362	$2,362	$322	7.3×
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	$2,456	$2,127	$3,629	0.6×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$1,396	$1,396	$86	unverified
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	$2,040	$1,117	$1,256	0.9×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	$3,124	$989	$987	1.0×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$1,964	$964	$498	unverified
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$1,810	$935	$343	unverified
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$3,216	$931	$338	unverified
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	$1,546	$868	$981	0.9×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$1,514	$745	$583	1.3×
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	$2,569	$715	$1,021	0.7×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$4,008	$555	$448	1.2×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$2,483	$558	$258	unverified
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$4,586	$491	$369	1.3×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$2,209	$457	$168	2.7×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$2,321	$457	$169	2.7×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$1,931	$481	$163	unverified
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$2,349	$386	$166	2.3×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$2,381	$378	$511	0.7×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$3,505	$317	$303	1.0×
Hepatitis B immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90371`	$383	$218	$151	1.4×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$610	$223	$272	0.8×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$520	$151	$132	1.1×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$1,199	$164	$242	0.7×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$303	$125	$112	1.1×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$468	$125	$130	1.0×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$267	$94	$92	1.0×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$177	$94	$93	1.0×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$209	$94	$93	1.0×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$179	$88	$93	0.9×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$200	$98	$110	0.9×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$1,047	$112	$167	0.7×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$267	$81	$92	0.9×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$178	$81	$93	0.9×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$179	$81	$93	0.9×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$512	$98	$126	0.8×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$304	$98	$134	0.7×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$1,021	$98	$160	0.6×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$92	$92	$201	0.5×
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$1,209	$633	$347	unverified
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$353	$353	$11	unverified
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	$126	$141	$140	1.0×
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine HCPCS Code: `90716`	$243	$149	$203	0.7×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$93	$93	$15	6.2×
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	$117	$114	$116	1.0×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$228	$74	$35	2.1×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$136	$74	$40	1.9×
Hepatitis B vaccine HCPCS Code: `90744`	$64	$49	$37	1.3×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$108	$73	$56	1.3×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$238	$77	$86	0.9×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$100	$100	$31	unverified
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$47	$35	$19	1.8×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	$33	$36	$25	1.4×
DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90700`	$98	$50	$39	1.3×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$79	$55	$64	0.9×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$159	$70	$92	0.8×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$58	$58	$16	unverified
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$26	$26	$3	8.7×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$108	$42	$51	0.8×
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	$99	$37	$45	0.8×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$123	$27	$33	0.8×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$97	$30	$38	0.8×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	$39	$39	$110	0.4×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$48	$48	$10	unverified
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$11	$10	$6	1.7×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$12	$12	$8	1.5×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$127	$16	$11	1.5×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$20	$5	$4	1.3×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$153	$11	$9	1.2×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$148	$14	$14	1.0×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$116	$17	$18	0.9×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$33	$33	$7	unverified
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$13	$6	$3	2.0×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$9	$7	$5	1.4×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$8	$7	$5	1.4×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$17	$8	$7	1.1×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$36	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$13	$7	$7	1.0×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$39	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$38	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$31	$13	$14	0.9×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$150	$8	$9	0.9×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$106	$8	$9	0.9×
Speech therapy (group session) CPT Code: `92508`	$103	$23	$27	0.9×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$80	$30	$38	0.8×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$100	$26	$34	0.8×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$71	$29	$46	0.6×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$29	$29	$87	0.3×
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) HCPCS Code: `90707`	$126	$27	$111	0.2×
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$29	$29	$123	0.2×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$13	$13	$4	unverified

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 95 total

Inline Bill X-Ray & 501(r) Calculator 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Free Care ≤200% FPL · AGB Cap 40.1%

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CMS CCN: 043301

CPT 47562

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Fair BaseRate™ $6,109

Medicare Rate $6,176

Self-Pay Cash $5,485

Insurer Median $3,885

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with Arkansas Children's Northwest, Inc’s charged/list benchmark

2. Household Annual Income ($) Screened against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines

3. Household Size (1–8) 2026 FPL: $15,650 + $5,500 per additional person

Step 1 · 501(r) Charity Care Check 501(r) AGB Cap: $2,446 (274% FPL)

Statutory 501(r) AGB Cap Limits Bill to $2,446

At 274% FPL (201%–400% FPL tier), 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) caps FAP-eligible bills at Amounts Generally Billed (40.1% of gross = $2,446).

Step 2 · Cash vs. Insurance Arbitrage Save $609 Paying Cash

Self-Pay Cash Rate ($5,485) Beats Your Bill

Arkansas Children's Northwest, Inc's published 45 CFR § 180 self-pay cash rate is $5,485 (vs. $3,885 commercial insurer median). Ask billing to reclassify the visit to prompt-pay self-pay if it beats your deductible.

Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target Target: $6,109 Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $6,109 Fair BaseRate ($6,176 Medicare)

Your entered amount is at or below the modeled Fair BaseRate benchmark ($6,109).

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IRS Form 990 Schedule H & 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Hospital

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) & Amounts Generally Billed (AGB)

Free Care Eligibility BenchmarkUp to 200% FPL100% charity write-off income threshold

Discounted Care EligibilityUp to 400% FPLSliding-scale & AGB billing cap tier

Charity Care Share of ExpensesSee Schedule HNet community financial assistance reported

26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) AGB Benchmark Method: lookback_commercial_median

Hospital-Specific CMS HCRIS Benchmark (40.1% of gross charges)

Under 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5), a tax-exempt hospital organization may not bill FAP-eligible patients more than Amounts Generally Billed (AGB) to individuals with insurance covering emergency or medically necessary care. Derived from this facility’s reported CMS HCRIS cost-to-charge & insurer allowance filings. Verify your exact Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) determination directly with the billing office.

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Regional Quality & Price Benchmark Pareto Frontier (Price + Quality)

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for Arkansas Children's Northwest, Inc.

Price Index: 0.47× regional baseline

Quality: 54/100 CMS composite

Median Household Income$66,426U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share12.3%Regional ACS estimate

200% FPL (1 Person)$31,920Common free-care ceiling

400% FPL (Family of 4)$128,600Common AGB cap ceiling

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